Yield: 6 Servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
1 cup | Orange juice |
¾ cup | Packed brown sugar |
½ teaspoon | Cinnamon |
¾ cup | Raisins |
5 cups | Lightly packed 1-inch cubes |
\N \N | French bread (about 6 oz.) |
6 ounces | Monterey Jack cheese, |
\N \N | Shredded (about 2 1/2 cups) |
½ cup | Toasted almonds |
\N \N | Lightly sweetened whipped |
\N \N | Cream, light cream, or ice |
\N \N | Cream |
In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, sugar, cinnamon, and raisins. Bring to a boil, stirring. Pour over the bread and toss to mix. Add 2 cups of the cheese and the almonds, and toss. Turn into a buttered 1½ quart baking dish, and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Bake in a preheated 375F oven 15-20 minutes, until the pudding is heated through and the cheese is melted. Serve warm, topped with cream or ice cream, if desired.